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Aurora, OR vs Merced, CA

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- The median age of a home in Aurora is 44.4% younger than the median age of a home in Merced.
 Aurora, ORMerced, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$373,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock59.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.140.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.8$11.0
 Homes Owned83.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented8.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Aurora, ORMerced, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,800$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,180  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,050$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,590  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,820$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,600  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Aurora, ORMerced, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Aurora, ORMerced, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock24.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99939.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Aurora, ORMerced, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock22.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200923.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196924.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Aurora    2 Reviews
krutch · Portland, OR
Thinking About moving to Aurora
Over 10 years ago

Hey my name is John I'm 33 years old and currently reside in Portland. I am looking to move out of the city. Is there any good apartments for rent in your area? I am in  More

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Pete · Oregon City, OR
Danger in Aurora Oregon - Best to Avoid if possibl
Over 15 years ago

Please take a moment to read of my situation. It began with a ticket for speeding in Aurora, Oregon. The over zealous police officer cited me for a speed greater than  More

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Reviews for Merced    44 Reviews
Sean · Merced, CA
Merced: The Hippest Place in the Valley
Over 5 years ago

Merced is totally slept on - you want a little bit of everything CA has to offer, at a fraction of the price of other CA cities? Merced is the place to go. The town  More

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Nate · Merced, CA
Good place to live
Over 5 years ago

Good place to live. More affordable than most of california. The city is growing and there is alot of business and growth here. Moved from the Bay area years ago and  More

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Nate · Merced, CA
Great place to live. Do not listen to angry people
Over 5 years ago

Great place to live. Lots of progress and changes coming to the city. Great place to raise a family. UC Merced is expanding and businesses are investing. Downtown is  More

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